MIT is great place to be from but a horrible place to be at - Graduate Student Researcher MIT Employee Review

1.0
Jun 20, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Unparalleled opportunities for learning (if you have time and your boss let you) -Access to a wealth of resources and networks -Opportunity to work with brilliant colleagues

Cons

-Poor hours, you will work day, night, and weekend -Little attention from your superior -Highly bureaucratic -Money/fame-driven...not exactly a learning type of institution

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Really good research opportunities to work on a project with major impact.

Cons

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4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Smart people, inspiring environment, and learn a lot.

Cons

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